Letters

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, involving thousands of participants over a period of more than 20 years, found that the more adversities a person experiences before his 18th birthday, the greater his risk for all manner of illness such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety.

A swimmer on the average club team spends at least 10 to 12 hours a week in the water. On the high school teams of this county, there is not more than seven hours a week available, usually in the early morning or late night, when the pools are just opened or about to close.

After more than 10 years of personally experiencing the family court proceedings in Oldham County and the emotional impact of the process, I strongly believe Michael Pate is the best candidate for Family Court Judge.